Nerissa Cargill Thompson
@nerissact.bsky.social
Visual & community artist with a focus on sustainability, waste, reusing materials & where nature meets manmade. Also performance design, food and cats. For more work/art pics follow @nerissact on Instagram.
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Heard the arty peeps have finally arrived. Been in the kitchen scrolling Instagram. I make art from recycled materials exploring environmental issues. Also community arts and performance design. Hoping for art/culture/craft/community/environment chats.
Photo: Because The Straw was the Problem. #art
Photo: Because The Straw was the Problem. #art
Yes this is my life. Also a reminder that workshop artists have to make prototypes/samples to work out material costs, variations and timings, often spending longer on prep than the duration of the workshop to make sure it's a smooth and enjoyable workshop for all participants. #whatartistsdoallday
Me this afternoon to @nerissact.bsky.social "Why are you making a giant skeleton hand?"
N: "For a giant skeleton hand workshop I'll be running."
😂
N: "For a giant skeleton hand workshop I'll be running."
😂
March 19, 2025 at 8:56 AM
Yes this is my life. Also a reminder that workshop artists have to make prototypes/samples to work out material costs, variations and timings, often spending longer on prep than the duration of the workshop to make sure it's a smooth and enjoyable workshop for all participants. #whatartistsdoallday
I loved mine. It was pale blue. My daughter wore it when she was little too.
I've just realised I CAN get a version of my beloved childhood t shirt! Not red like my original one but STILL! www.jorvikshop.com/products-2/e...
Erik Bloodaxe Rules OK! T-Shirt — JORVIK Viking Centre Shop
The drawn illustration of Erik Bloodaxe’s face was used for many years as part of the JORVIK Viking Festival logo. Erik Haraldsson briefly reigned as king of Norway, and had two brief reigns as king o...
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March 19, 2025 at 8:47 AM
I loved mine. It was pale blue. My daughter wore it when she was little too.
It's that time of year when I'm not sure what to wear. It's lovely outside and possibly ok in a big cardi but I have a feeling it will be colder INSIDE the studio. #studiolife
March 5, 2025 at 10:47 AM
It's that time of year when I'm not sure what to wear. It's lovely outside and possibly ok in a big cardi but I have a feeling it will be colder INSIDE the studio. #studiolife
I made mini versions of my Message in a Bottle series.
Question. What should they be?
A. Brooches
B. Pendants
C. Magnets
Please help me decide. #onmydesk
Question. What should they be?
A. Brooches
B. Pendants
C. Magnets
Please help me decide. #onmydesk
February 20, 2025 at 10:00 AM
I made mini versions of my Message in a Bottle series.
Question. What should they be?
A. Brooches
B. Pendants
C. Magnets
Please help me decide. #onmydesk
Question. What should they be?
A. Brooches
B. Pendants
C. Magnets
Please help me decide. #onmydesk
Reposted by Nerissa Cargill Thompson
Roses are red
Violets are blue...
Violets are blue...
February 14, 2025 at 7:32 AM
Roses are red
Violets are blue...
Violets are blue...
Public galleries/exhibitions often have a 'no explicit or offensive ' clause but these quilts are beautiful, bold abstract expressions. I guess this speaks of their power. Well done to SAQA for pulling the exhibition rather than be censored 🔥#textileart
We made the news! well, the ART news but I'm incredibly chuffed!
Is Female Anatomy Too "Controversial" for the American Quilter's Society? hyperallergic.com/988785/is-fe...
Is Female Anatomy Too "Controversial" for the American Quilter's Society? hyperallergic.com/988785/is-fe...
Is Female Anatomy Too "Controversial" for the American Quilter's Society?
The organization is also accused of trying to remove an abstract quilt referencing abortion access from a traveling exhibition, according to the artists.
hyperallergic.com
February 14, 2025 at 8:10 AM
Public galleries/exhibitions often have a 'no explicit or offensive ' clause but these quilts are beautiful, bold abstract expressions. I guess this speaks of their power. Well done to SAQA for pulling the exhibition rather than be censored 🔥#textileart
With news of independent businesses closing practically daily, especially hospitality, supporting local restaurants is key so finished the week with fabulous food with the family at Zaytoon. Fresh & tasty. Friendly & accommodating. But still can't spell my name right 😁 #manchesterfood
February 8, 2025 at 11:51 AM
With news of independent businesses closing practically daily, especially hospitality, supporting local restaurants is key so finished the week with fabulous food with the family at Zaytoon. Fresh & tasty. Friendly & accommodating. But still can't spell my name right 😁 #manchesterfood
Today I had to wait for an assistant to age approve me at the self serve check out for Tiramisu 😂
February 4, 2025 at 11:33 PM
Today I had to wait for an assistant to age approve me at the self serve check out for Tiramisu 😂
Since returning to freelancing at Christmas, my OH has been getting back to his more creative side alongside the web work. Great to see his stuff getting so much love from the BlueSky community 🩵
Inks now. I really like the feeling of movement in this one.
February 1, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Since returning to freelancing at Christmas, my OH has been getting back to his more creative side alongside the web work. Great to see his stuff getting so much love from the BlueSky community 🩵
Hey BlueSky. A little something blue for Blue Monday 🩵
"Think Global" from my No Man is an Island series. Recycled textiles cast with coloured concrete in plastic packaging.
"Think Global" from my No Man is an Island series. Recycled textiles cast with coloured concrete in plastic packaging.
January 20, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Hey BlueSky. A little something blue for Blue Monday 🩵
"Think Global" from my No Man is an Island series. Recycled textiles cast with coloured concrete in plastic packaging.
"Think Global" from my No Man is an Island series. Recycled textiles cast with coloured concrete in plastic packaging.
Popular culture can have an effect on the incorrect names I get called. 😂😂😂
January 17, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Popular culture can have an effect on the incorrect names I get called. 😂😂😂
Daughter is obsessed with The Traitors. I just want to know if @claudiawinkleman.bsky.social is rocking cool wrist warmers again this season. I make mine out of old jumpers/cardigans. #warmhands #thetraitors
January 8, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Daughter is obsessed with The Traitors. I just want to know if @claudiawinkleman.bsky.social is rocking cool wrist warmers again this season. I make mine out of old jumpers/cardigans. #warmhands #thetraitors
Popped into The Oystercatcher in Sale to check in on my coastal bottle wall plaques. There's also some of my work in Chorlton branch including some Coastal Dreams textile wall panels. It's nice when I meet their customers at fairs/events and they recognise my work.
#manchesterart #manchesterfood
#manchesterart #manchesterfood
January 8, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Popped into The Oystercatcher in Sale to check in on my coastal bottle wall plaques. There's also some of my work in Chorlton branch including some Coastal Dreams textile wall panels. It's nice when I meet their customers at fairs/events and they recognise my work.
#manchesterart #manchesterfood
#manchesterart #manchesterfood
This is me 🤣
Woman Struggles To Put Down Bags While Holding Coffee Like Dog Trying To Fit Stick Through Door
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January 8, 2025 at 7:35 PM
This is me 🤣
Christmas always brings funky plastic packaging that I hoard for future projects. Can you guess what came in these?
January 6, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Christmas always brings funky plastic packaging that I hoard for future projects. Can you guess what came in these?
My first 1/6* 🥳🥳🥳
Wordle 1,290 1/6*
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Wordle 1,290 1/6*
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December 30, 2024 at 8:47 PM
My first 1/6* 🥳🥳🥳
Wordle 1,290 1/6*
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Wordle 1,290 1/6*
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Making good use of getting the back room at Mum's as visiting without my kids. Single bed with fabulous sea view trumps big bed and skylight 📷📷📷📷📷
December 28, 2024 at 10:00 PM
Making good use of getting the back room at Mum's as visiting without my kids. Single bed with fabulous sea view trumps big bed and skylight 📷📷📷📷📷
Double bill of Muppets Christmas Carol and Die Hard ✅
Christmas gammon & red cabbage ✅
Presents wrapped and under the tree ✅
Christmas Eve done. Roll on Christmas... 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄
Christmas gammon & red cabbage ✅
Presents wrapped and under the tree ✅
Christmas Eve done. Roll on Christmas... 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄
Muppet Songs: Kermit the Frog - One More Sleep 'til Christmas
YouTube video by Muppet Songs
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December 25, 2024 at 12:35 AM
Double bill of Muppets Christmas Carol and Die Hard ✅
Christmas gammon & red cabbage ✅
Presents wrapped and under the tree ✅
Christmas Eve done. Roll on Christmas... 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄
Christmas gammon & red cabbage ✅
Presents wrapped and under the tree ✅
Christmas Eve done. Roll on Christmas... 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄
Reposted by Nerissa Cargill Thompson
I'd rather it be 100% potato thank you very much! 😅
December 23, 2024 at 9:43 AM
I'd rather it be 100% potato thank you very much! 😅
How can Arndale Market truly call itself a market if they don't have a stall selling stripey socks and big pants? 😜 #manchester
December 19, 2024 at 11:05 AM
How can Arndale Market truly call itself a market if they don't have a stall selling stripey socks and big pants? 😜 #manchester
Having done my tax this week, I'm definitely hoping my fortune comes true 😂🤞 #freelancelife
December 6, 2024 at 9:53 PM
Having done my tax this week, I'm definitely hoping my fortune comes true 😂🤞 #freelancelife
Trying to work out where past Nerissa stashed the big roll of holographic ribbon. 🤔
December 2, 2024 at 12:43 PM
Trying to work out where past Nerissa stashed the big roll of holographic ribbon. 🤔
Proud middle class woman of a certain age 💪🔥💃🍰🍷
Two middle class women of a certain age are talking.
Woman 1: What exercise is Greg(g) Wallace doing?
Woman 2: I think it’s called a plank
Woman 1: Oh sorry, you’re right! What exercise is that plank doing?
Woman 1: What exercise is Greg(g) Wallace doing?
Woman 2: I think it’s called a plank
Woman 1: Oh sorry, you’re right! What exercise is that plank doing?
December 2, 2024 at 9:01 AM
Proud middle class woman of a certain age 💪🔥💃🍰🍷
Black Friday? More like Black Fortnight. Soooo bored of soooo many emails. Delete. Delete. Delete. 😫
a black and white photo of a man holding a piece of paper in front of a keyboard that says delete .
ALT: a black and white photo of a man holding a piece of paper in front of a keyboard that says delete .
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November 29, 2024 at 10:28 AM
Black Friday? More like Black Fortnight. Soooo bored of soooo many emails. Delete. Delete. Delete. 😫
Woohoo!! Good news dance @ottomancer.bsky.social 💃💃💃
Very pleased to hear there is Mythic Quest incoming in January
a woman wearing glasses is dancing in front of a colorful wall
ALT: a woman wearing glasses is dancing in front of a colorful wall
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November 29, 2024 at 10:19 AM
Woohoo!! Good news dance @ottomancer.bsky.social 💃💃💃